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Title: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: Kaner on March 03, 2009, 06:05 PM: Hello

I might (fingers, arms, legs, toes and eyes crossed!) have the oportunity to pick up a brand new unused NOS PK Ripper from 1985 :smitten: which I am very very very excited about!

Can you guys help me with a list of parts should expect to find on it?

Any info would be much appreciated, as I want to make sure I'm buying something genuine?!?!?!?

Cheers
Ben
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: antiquebmx on March 03, 2009, 06:09 PM: Hi Ben,

from what you are saying I presume its a complete bike you are getting?

Im not certain but didnt think SE did complete rippers back then, someone else might be able to confirm. Give SE-BMXER Jai a pm, sure he wont mind.

good luck :daumenhoch:

paul
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: antiquebmx on March 03, 2009, 06:12 PM: also if its 1985 is it a straight tail frame or looptail?
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: Kaner on March 03, 2009, 06:17 PM: I haven't got all the details yet, I have asked for photos too which I will put up on here when/if they arrive?

It is described as a NOS Setup, so I imagine it is created of parts and I think it is a looptail.

Which would be more desirable, loop or straight?

Sorry for being so vague, will fill the gaps as soon as I can.
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: antiquebmx on March 03, 2009, 06:23 PM: OK so it could be a NOS frameset built with NOS parts, if its 1985 it will have a serial number check for that. yes post some pics and get the parts spec.

both looptail and straightail would be desirable. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: antiquebmx on March 03, 2009, 06:26 PM: a common build could be

SE powerwing bars,
SE chrome seatpost,
kashimax aero seat
redline flight 401 cranks
ukai or araya rims
comp III tyres
DC MX1000 brakes
etc etc
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: fouronethreeoh! on March 03, 2009, 06:28 PM: I pretty sure they did complete rippers in 85, they were straight stay, integral seat clamp frames. I've got a test in bmxplus somewhere.
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: Kaner on March 03, 2009, 06:31 PM: Brilliant info, keep it coming?!
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: markyp on March 03, 2009, 06:50 PM: i always assumed loopy rippers were the more desirable??? ???
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: double chevron on March 04, 2009, 08:39 AM: Quote from: markyp on March 03, 2009, 06:50 PM
i always assumed loopy rippers were the more desirable??? ???

Depends from where you stand...

Loopys are totally iconic, but the 85 ones are much rarer as this type of frame with the straight chainstays were only offered for one year.

And they don't come around too often NOS....
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: fouronethreeoh! on March 04, 2009, 09:31 AM: Pics taken from october 85 issue bmxplus.
Has a list of components too.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/odds/P3040001.jpg't=1236158725)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/odds/P3040002.jpg't=1236158772)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/odds/P3040003.jpg't=1236158828)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/odds/P3040004.jpg't=1236158867)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/odds/P3040005.jpg't=1236158899)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/odds/P3040006.jpg't=1236158927)
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: ron burgundy on March 04, 2009, 09:37 AM: That would be a very cool find, it will be interesting to see which model it really is... SE did a complete loopy too... all SR parts.
Title: Re: List of Parts I would expect to find on a NOS 1985 PK Ripper?
Post by: Kaner on March 08, 2009, 10:16 AM: I have finally managed to see these pics, I have had major problems with the computer downloading them, thanks for putting them up ;)

I'm having a nightmare trying to get the info out of this guy, its like pulling teeth! But apparently he does have a NOS 1985 PK Ripper . . . but still cant get photos or spec or a quick response out of him, I have the money sitting here to have deal with him, I dont get it???? Advertising but not selling . . . COME ON I WANT IT . . . QUICKLY . . . IM SO FRUSTRATED!